Job Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary:
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator (MCC) reports to and works closely with the Executive Director to drive marketing and communications strategies to enhance and strengthen the position of the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) to effectively engage Catholic donors, parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries across the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
We are seeking a self-motivated, creative marketing professional to oversee all online and offline communications with multiple audiences. This individual will implement strategic marketing efforts, communications, programmatic support and media relations. These include our Legacy Sunday planned giving efforts, local #iGiveCatholic campaign, direct mail, special events, annual CCF impact report, video productions and other donor-centric communications.

Position Responsibilities:

Catholic Community Engagement

•Implement a marketing and communications strategy to build stronger relationships and engagement with the foundation through regular and targeted communications.
•Plan and implement the foundation's communication of events and develop new opportunities for engagement with the foundation.
•Work with all staff to support their events with marketing and communications.
•Act as our brand's shared voice, working to inspire community engagement, generosity and philanthropy. Lift up the CCF's position in Greater New Orleans community.
•Coordinate stories, speaking opportunities and ad placements for the CCF.
•Lead the foundation as the head storyteller of philanthropic impact and generosity.

Programs - #iGiveCatholic
•Serve as lead and provide day-to-day oversight of #iGiveCatholic campaign.
•Conduct trainings and provide support to participating local organizations.
•Promote #iGiveCatholic through media and marketing.
•Create design and presentation elements as needed.

Marketing and Communications
•Ensure messaging, branding, and content are accurate, consistent, and current in terms of purpose, positioning, image, and voice.
•Oversee web and social media content, design, and updates including Facebook, (X)Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube/Vimeo channels.
•Write, maintain and deliver accurate and quality copy and design for all collateral pieces, including but not limited to brochures, invitations, advertisements, press releases, videos,
print newsletters,
e-newsletters, annual impact reports, website, direct mail communication, speeches, and news articles.
•Implement effective media relations, including the sourcing of relevant stories, promotion of major accomplishments, and foster positive, ongoing relationships with key representatives of the Catholic and local secular print and broadcast media.
•Develop measures of productivity and effectiveness of projects to improve efficiency.
•Conduct base research and analysis and develop evaluation tools to determine current and future marketing strategies.

Donor Education
•Assist the CCF in advancing digital development programming, in-person seminars and other educational events to engage Catholic donors and the community.

Requirements:

•Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
•Experience: Preferred minimum 2-3 years of proven expertise in the marketing/communications field, including all aspects of the discipline (print, electronic, video, web, advertising, social media and events). Knowledge of community engagement strategies.
•Knowledge, skills, and competencies: Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strict attention to details. Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and to work collaboratively and across teams. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with diverse populations, key constituents and media. Experience in the fundraising and development community and donor engagement strategies.
•Demonstrable computer literacy: MS Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Photoshop or similar, Google Analytics and web content management tools. Graphic Design / Layout experience a plus.
•Impeccable integrity, confidentiality, and a positive, "can do" attitude.
•Affinity for the work and mission of the Roman Catholic Church. Adopt a personal connection the mission and vision of the Catholic Community Foundation.

The comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Family-friendly Healthcare Insurance for Employees: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Program
• Generous holiday schedule and Paid Time Off (PTO.)
• Job specific training opportunities

TO APPLY: Please submit a combined .pdf of your resume, cover letter, writing and graphic design samples to: Pam Richard via email at prichard@ccfnola.org

Deadline to apply: June 7, 2024